Design & Innovation Management Program Assistant

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reduction benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

OSU Oregon State University is seeking a part-time student worker to support the Design & Innovation Management (DIM) Program. The role focuses on editing and designing content, creating social media materials, and engaging with DIM Alumni.

You will coordinate with a small team and help organize digital files while adhering to accessibility standards. The position runs 5 hours per week with a pay rate of $16.55 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard.
• Strong writing and aesthetic skills and ability to follow guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Edit, write, and design content to support the DIM program (posters, Miro boards, announcements, website content).
• Design social media posts and plan social media activities.
• Engage with DIM Alumni and professionals via LinkedIn, email, Zoom or phone.
• Organize files and maintain accessibility standards.
• Collaborate with other student workers on documents or digital media.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing skills

Aesthetic sense

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Job Description

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

This recruitment will be used to fill 1 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) student position for the College of Business at Oregon State University (OSU). This position will assist in activities for the Design & Innovation Management (DIM) Program. Pay rate for this position is $16.55 per hour.

Position Duties

• Editing, writing, and/or designing content to support the DIM program (supported by DIM Program Director), such as posters, Miro Boards, announcements, website content, etc.
• Designing social media posts and/or social media planning
• Engaging with DIM Alumni and other professionals on LinkedIn, by email, Zoom or phone.
• Organization of files and maintaining accessibility standards
• Working with other student workers to create or maintain documents or digital media.
• Other duties as assigned

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

• Communication
• Technology
• Professionalism

Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
• High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home‑schooling program
• Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
• Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term
• International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Strong writing and aesthetic skills
• Strong attention to details and following specific guidelines
• Ability to work on a computer on various computer programs and websites
• Self‑motivated

Preferred

• Experience with Cloud-based storage and organization: Box, Google Drive, and/or One Drive
• Experience and skill with design-based computer software, such as Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign or Affinity Studio
• Experience with preparing visual, video, and text-based communications and documents for accessibility requirements
• Interest in (directly or indirectly) helping students and Alumni in the DIM program
• A reference (name and contact information) and/or letter from faculty or staff at OSU, or other experience that can confirm your abilities with these qualifications

Working Conditions/Schedule

• 5 hours per week, schedule to be determined with employee input

Salary

Pay rate for this position is $16.55 per hour.

Start and End Date

Anticipated Start Date: 2027-01-04

Anticipated End Date:

Locations

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state‑of‑the‑art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.
• OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Equal Opportunity Statements

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard.

Other Information

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem‑solvers and change‑makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We have deep‑rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

Facts

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide

Access Information

For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

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